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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.01, 12,020.94 and 4,732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.01, 12,020.94 and 4,732.02 is: 6,530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.01 : 12,020.94 = 4,732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.01/12,020.94 = 4,732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.01x = 12,020.94 × 4,732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.01x = 56,883,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,883,328.50/8,711.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.05

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